Foreign Policy: Taliban leaders steal aid money 

The Taliban’s ban on women working for domestic and international NGOs, have once more put humanitarian aid to Afghanistan under the spotlight, with the UN and major international aid agencies, including the International Rescue Committee (IRC), Save the Children and CARE International suspending operations in the country. The group’s decision has faced widespread condemnation from countries and human rights groups. 

Delivering aid to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, with the group’s involvement, has been a contentious issue both inside and outside the country, with complaints that aid does not reach those in need, and that Taliban leaders and commanders divert money and aid packages for their own benefits.